Some very exciting news and some very sad news!

So I will start off with the sad news this is my last challenge with The Squirrel and The Fox as the Challenge blog is saying goodbye...for the moment anyways.

This fortnight's and final Challenge is Happy Birthday and it is sponsored by the most awesome The Paper Shelter.  Here is my DT card for this challenge using the image called 'The Pastry Chef'

Well this seems quite fitting as I found out this week...this is my very exciting news....that I have made it into The Paper Shelter's Design Team.  Yeah.

My first Challenge with The Paper Shelter will be the 1st of October so make sure you stop by to check it out!

Well that's it for me for today so...

Happy Crafting

Sam

Happy Father's Day!

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'For a Male' .  The Sponsor with a cool prize of 3 digis is Sweet n Sassy

Here is my card for all those Father's out there!

 

I have used a Fred She Said  digital called 'The Old Truck - Blue' 

Sorry  no time for Card specs today :(

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Poppies for Poppy

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Spring or Autumn'.  Our sponsor is Oak Pond Creations and as always there is a prize up for grabs...this time with 3 OPC digis for the taking.

I have decided to go with Spring as we are just starting with the lovely Spring flowers in my little part of the world.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Stamping Bella 'Lulu loves Poppies'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Carta Bella 'Summer Lovin'

 Inks: Memento 'Tuxedo Black'

 Die Cuts: Sizzix 'Easy Peasy Alphabet' Decorative Strip

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems and 3D Crystal Lacquer

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafter's Cafe Challenge # 77 - Square Cards Only
Craft Your Passion Challenge #  226- Use at lease 3 Patterned Papers

Little Miss Muffet Challenge # 92 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 25 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

A Happy Hello

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Anything Goes'....Yippee who doesn't like an Anything Goes challenge??  

The rather cool Make it Crafty is the sponsor with some digis up for grabs.

I have used Jacinta - Sitting Thinking from Make It Crafty for my card.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Jacinta - Sitting Thinking' Digi and Flourished 'Sentimental favourites'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Simole Stories 'Vintage Bliss'

 Inks: Printer and ColorBox Chalk 'Olive Pastel'

 Die Cuts: NIL

 Embellishments: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
ABC Challenge - Q is for Quote
Sister Act Card Challenge # 69 - Anything Goes
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge # 47- Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine August Challenge - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Inspired by a Movie or a Song!

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is 'Inspired by a Movie or Song' .  The Sponsor with a cool prize of 5 digis is Kenny K.

I have used a Kenny K image 'Frieda Flapper' and was inspired by the movie The Great Gatsby.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Kenny K  'Frieda Flapper'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Echo Park 'Style Essentials'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: CC Designs 'Acorn Set'

 Embellishments: Kaiser pearls, Ruby Rock-it Florals, Decorative pins and KindyGlitz

I am going to enter this into the following challenges:
KennyK's Krafty Crew Challenge # 176 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz Challenge # 241 - Anything Goes
Crafty Girls Challenge # 23 - Anything Goes
Creative Moments challenge # 47 - Anything Goes w/ 1 flower
Sister Act Challenge # 67 - Anything Goes

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Welcome Baby Sophie

This week at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is Ribbon and Lace.

  Our sponsor for this challenge is Robyn's Fetish and and the prize up for grabs will be 3 Digistamps from their store.

I have created a card using a Meljen's design image - Cuddle Bun Baby.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image:  Meljen's design 'Cuddle Bun Baby' and Lili of the Valley 'For You Circular Sentiments'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:Carta Bella 'True Friends'

 Inks: Printer and  Versafine 'Onyx Black'

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Circles ans Sizzix 'Ida Lou's Flower box' font

 Embellishments: Kaiser Pearls, MiscLace, Misc Ribbon, Misc flowers and KindyGlitz

 I am going to enter this into the following challenges
Brown Sugar Challenge # 102 - Pink and Pearls
SisterAct Card Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - Babies
Digi Makeover Challenge # 148 - Anthing goes (and GDT call)

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Christmas in July with The Squirrel and The Fox!

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is Christmas In July. And our Sponsor with some cool prize is Sweet n Sassy Stamps.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Sweet n Sassy 'Pippin's Christmas Lights'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:KaiserCraft 'Silly Season'

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Scolloped Circle, Taylored expressions 'Curly Swirlies' and Martha Stewart border Punch

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Christmas decoration, Misc Rub-ons and KindyGlitz

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

Use something metal with The Squirrel and The Fox

Sorry everyone for the late post!

This fortnight at  The Squirrel and the Fox  the challenge is to Use something metal and our sponsor this fortnight is Delicious Doodles with some cool prizes up for grabs.

Card Specs 

Stamp/Image: Delicious Doodles 'Fern the Forest Fairy' and CC Designs 'Birthday Logos'

Colouring: Copics

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: KaiserCraft 'Tiny Woods'

 Inks: Printer,  Versafine 'Onyx Black' and Jim Hotlz Destress Ink 'vintage photo'

 Die Cuts: Circle Punch

 Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, Misc Ribbon and charm

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and the Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Let's Hear it for the Girls!

This fortnight at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is 'Let's hear it for the Girls' and actually we are shaking things up with this challenge running for a month.  So more time to get something in the draw.

 Our awesome sponsor is one of my favourites - Make It Crafty with a fabulous prize of a $10 gift  voucher and if you use a Make It Crafty image you have chance to win a second price...another $10 gift voucher.

So here is my Girlie card using MIC image: Emo - Emmeline Gift

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Make It Crafty 'Emo Emmeline Gift'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Echo Park 'Here & Now'

 Inks: Printer ans Tim Holtz 'Salty Ocean' Distress Ink

 Die Cuts: Nil

 Embellishments:  Prima flowers, Kaiser Pearls and an old fashioned label maker

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and The Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Happy Mother's Day for next Sunday!

Sorry I'm a little late getting my post up this week...it was a struggle to get moving on this really cold Melbourne morning!

So anyway this fortnight at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is 'Mother's Day'

  Our sponsor is Doodle Pantry and there is an awesome prize of a $10 Doodle Pantry voucher up for grab.

Sorry no card specs this week!

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and The Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Happy Easter and use some die cuts.

HAPPY EASTER!

So on this lovely Easter Sunday The Squirrel and The Fox starts a new challenge to 'Use a Die-cut or punch'.

And another one of my fav digi companies is the sponsor this week.....yeah for Kenny K.  You could win 5 Kenny K digis if you entered our challenge.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Kenny K 'Happy Hour' and Die-namics 'Just the Ticket'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper:KaiserCraft 'Seaside Collection'

 Inks: Versafine Onyx Black and Printer

 Die Cuts: Die-namics Open Scallop Edge, Ticket and Sentimental Flourish and Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic Ovals

 Embellishments:  Misc gems and KindyGlitz

 I am going to enter this into the following challenges

Kenny K's Krafty Krew Challenge # 170 - Anything Goes (Twist stars)
Stamping Sensations April Challenge - Use Die cuts or punches
Get Inky Challenge - Use Die Cuts

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and The Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

All Creatures Great and Small

This week at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is All creatures great and small.

 

  Our sponsor for this challenge is Oak Pond Creations and the prize up for grabs will be 3 of their fabulous Digis.

 

 

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: Stampendous 'Rooster' and CC Designs 'Birthday Logos'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Glitz 'Cashmere Dame' PP

 Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

 Die Cuts: Misc Circle Punches

 Embellishments:  Raffia and Kaiser gems

 I am going to enter this into the following challenges

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and The Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

 

 

Inspired by a book!

This week at The Squirrel and The Fox the challenge is Inspired by a book.  Our awesome sponsor is The Paper Shelter with a fabulous prize of a $20 gift Certificate.

My book  (which I am sure you have already guessed ) is Rapunzel.

Card Specs

Stamp/Image: The Paper Shelter 'Rapunzel'

Colouring: Copic

Card Stock: Plain and Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Merci 'Girls' DP

 Inks: Printer

 Die Cuts: Spellbinders Classic and Floral Ovals and Quickuts Corners

 Embellishments:  Misc flowers, Kaiser Pearls and Liquid Pearls

 I am going to enter this into the following challenges

TBA

Now go check out the other DT's amazing creations at The Squirrel and The Fox

Happy Crafting
Sam xx